Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with 234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about Broad Cove, a point break that’s about as fickle as they come. It’s a fairly consistent spot when the conditions align, but looking out over the next couple of weeks, we're in for a proper game of patience. There's a short window of fun surf early on, then a long dry spell before the end of the month shows a glimmer of hope. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat that'll have you ditching the thick rubber.
The best bet is this Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. We've got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the south, paired with a glassy 3 mph northerly wind. It’s going to be smooth as silk out there. The combined energy is moderate (322), so there's enough push for a decent ride. With it being exposed to the south, that's the optimum direction, and it'll be a classic. The only catch? Crowds are likely here, so get in early.
After that, it’s a tough slog. From Wednesday afternoon right through to the end of August, we’re looking at a long run of poor conditions. Thursday and Friday see the swell drop and onshore winds creep in, making a mess of things. There’s a brief, clean moment on Friday morning with a 2ft south-easterly swell and a light offshore breeze, but it’s tiny. We get a heavy rain band on Sunday the 23rd with onshore gales up to 19 mph and a messy 5ft south-easterly swell – that’s more for the kite crew than paddle surfers. The energy spikes a bit (165), but the wind is just terrible.
There’s really a gap of almost no decent surf from the 19th afternoon all the way until the 30th of August. That’s over ten days of marginal or poor reports. On the 30th and 31st, we see some clean conditions return with 2ft to 3ft waves and light offshore to glassy winds, but the swell is weak and ordinary. The 31st morning is worth a paddle if you’re desperate – glassy, 3ft from the east-northeast, with moderate energy (122). The 2nd of September morning brings a similar story: a clean 4ft east swell with a moderate cross-offshore wind, but it’s still very marginal and the tide will be a factor. Energy is moderate (291), so there’s a bit of life, but it's not a standout. The rest of the first week of September fades back into choppy, cross-shore junk.
In short, get on it Wednesday morning, the 19th. Other than that, the cove is mostly a write-off until the very end of the month. The longer-range stuff on the 31st and 2nd of September is promising, but I wouldn’t put money on it at this stage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
294 | 156 | 202 | 67 | 59 | 90 | 57 | 65 | 64 | 39 | 37 | 23 | 133 | 116 | 46 | 47 | 95 | 140 | 38 | 55 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:54PM1.51m | 2:31AM1.27m | 2:45PM1.44m | 3:33AM1.21m | 3:44PM1.40m | 4:41AM1.19m | 4:47PM1.40m | 5:45AM1.21m | 5:46PM1.43m | 6:40AM1.27m | 6:39PM1.49m | 7:25AM1.34m | 7:25PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.44m | 8:23AM0.57m | 9:23PM0.49m | 9:20AM0.64m | 10:28PM0.51m | 10:24AM0.66m | 11:31PM0.49m | 11:28AM0.64m | 00:26AM0.44m | 12:25PM0.59m | 1:13AM0.38m | 1:13PM0.52m | 1:53AM0.31m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 |
294 | 156 | 202 | 67 | 59 | 90 | 57 | 65 | 64 | 39 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 46 | 19 | 10 | 80 | 38 | 12 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 16 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 |
26 | 114 | 101 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | — | SE 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 7 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | S 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 |
2 | 8 | — | 18 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 7 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | — | NNE 2 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — |
— | — | — | 29 | 18 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 133 | 116 | 41 | 47 | 95 | 140 | — | 55 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 37 | 0 | 422 | 422 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 1682 | 1108 | 422 | 890 | 501 | 422 | 422 | 0 | 0 | 1306 | 97 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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